The Symphony of Wale Tinubu’s Lavish Soirée

FUNSHO AROGUNDADE

Nigerian billionaires are predictable —they like to stick together. Each year they attend a standard set of parties, festivals, and conferences. And despite their scarcity, these billionaires are surprisingly easy to find. After all, birds of a feather —especially those of a small brood— flock their private jets together.

From the start of the year when they descend en masse on Davos, Switzerland to luxurious trips to various destinations on yachts or in secluded villas during summer.

In December, they rotate the fun as they mingle, wheel and deal, and relax at their various annual lavish parties especially in Lagos. One of such December parties was thrown by energy magnate, Jubril Adewale Tinubu. Coincidentally, this year’s party was the 30th Anniversary of Oando Plc —a small oil trading business nurtured into a multi-billion dollar energy behemoth by the gentleman billionaire.

Held inside the Ballroom of Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday December 19, Oando’s end-of-the-year soiree themed ‘Symphony of Success’ was a celebration of three decades of innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence in the oil and gas sector. It was a memorable evening, highlighting the company’s journey in the energy industry. Through a captivating blend of art, dance, and music, Oando showcased its humble beginnings, challenges, and remarkable successes. Tinubu —who left the bar profession to go hustle in a garage and later at oil rigs— toiled and toiled to build the brand into a solid quoted company.

According to Tinubu, the story of Oando, the company he founded with two of his childhood friends —Omamofe Boyo and Jite Okoloko— is like a grand symphony —a composition of talented individuals, fuelled by ambition, unique in craft, and laser focused on creating a harmonious melody. His team was solid and they delivered an exceptional event that truly reflects Oando’s spirit of innovation and excellence.

Inside the ballroom for Tinubu’s soiree were a memorable mix of economic, political and, even, entertainment power with three of global musical icons like Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido added more star power and excitement to the celebration.

The decision to feature Nigeria’s Afrobeats ‘Big Three’ reflects Oando’s ambition to close the year on a high note. It was an unforgettable night of elegance, excellence, and celebration. The energy, networking, and celebration of culture were inspiring. To make the fabulous evening truly epic, there were also other great performances from top-tier artists such as Asa, Lagbaja, and Tuface.

Insiders disclosed that all invited artistes were carefully chosen and curated by Tinubu to create a memorable experience for the elite guests and company’s stakeholders.